Sepinwall's initial story had the order at 13 episodes, but the report was later updated to reflect a full 22-episode order. That means plenty more of newly-elected Pawnee, Indiana city councilwoman Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) and her colleagues in the Parks department: lovable libertarian Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) assistant city manager-turned-Leslie's boyfriend/campaign manager Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) health-nut Chris Traeger (Rob Lowe) newlyweds April and Andy (Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt) hapless Jerry (Jim O'Heir) vain Donna (Retta) and social climber Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari.)

Showrunner Michael Schur expressed his gratitude to the network via Twitter. "I have the best job. I work with the best people. I laugh a thousand times a day," he wrote. "Thanks for NBC for letting me continue doing all that."